Intro

[KellyEasterbrook]

Hi all! I’m cautiously posting here... I think I only posted in the TTC board once and that was an intro right after our loss in June. It took us over five years to get pregnant with our daughter in January, and she tragically passed away at 24 weeks in June. We found out that I’m pregnant again when we went away for what should have been our daughter’s due date. The estimated due date for this new little one will be the same day that our daughter passed. I’m just hoping that’s a good sign. Anyways, I’ll go in for my first ultrasound at seven weeks (next week). This week has been tough because I know the heart is forming and we were told our daughter’s severe heart defect probably occurred by six weeks.

I’m excited... and scared s@&&less. I’m guessing you all can relate!

[shauni27]

oh my goodness, what an emotional roller coaster. I am so sorry for your loss, I think you will find there are a few of us who have similar experiences, unfortunately. Dealing with pregnancy after a loss, especially a late loss and after IF for years, is such an emotional experience and this board was so, so helpful for me to get through it.

I hope your ultrasound goes well next week and that you have a healthy nine months ahead of you!!

[woowoo]

Oh my.....congrats on your BFP and prayers that all goes well next week!

[loira]

Hi there. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my daughter at 24 weeks too, and got pregnant with my 2nd DD around the anniversary of her death. I remember those feelings all too well. I was a complete wreck. I'm still a bit of a nervous mum, tbh even though it's been years. I hope these next few months go by quickly and smoothly for you. Don't hesitate to reach out here if you need anything. Lots of us have experienced loss. Congratulations on this new pregnancy, even if it's bittersweet.

[cactuscookie]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Welcome to the board. I hope everything goes well next week.

[KellyEasterbrook]

Oct 9, 2018 18:53:42 GMT -5 loira said:

Hi there. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my daughter at 24 weeks too, and got pregnant with my 2nd DD around the anniversary of her death. I remember those feelings all too well. I was a complete wreck. I'm still a bit of a nervous mum, tbh even though it's been years. I hope these next few months go by quickly and smoothly for you. Don't hesitate to reach out here if you need anything. Lots of us have experienced loss. Congratulations on this new pregnancy, even if it's bittersweet.

I'm so sorry you lost your daughter also. Bittersweet is such a perfect description. Part of me doesn't want a new baby -- I want the baby I lost.  There are just so many layers of emotion with this new pregnancy.  

[KellyEasterbrook]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it.